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  • Structural Engineer moves from Philippines to New Zealand

    … After transferring back to the Philippines and reuniting with his wife Loida, Neil worked there for a few years, but … accommodation for six weeks so Neil could look for a family home. The climate took a little getting used to. “I … It’s also quiet compared to the city where we used to live, so they were excited about coming here.” The couple and …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/structural-engineer-moves-from-philippines-to-new-zealand

  • Waikato community services

    … about postal services here. PostShop/Kiwibank locator Family services Use the following directories to locate and … people, find out about local activities and get connected with your local community. Anyone can join and membership is … and communities safer and more caring places in which to live. Neighbourhood Support Groups work together and with the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/waikato/community-services

  • Moved by chance, stayed by choice.

    … very good friends, Kiwi and Iranian, we’re still in touch with most of them. It was the best place to live with a baby: lots of coffee groups, very interesting for … returning to Iran. “We wanted a better place for our family, to raise children,” says Mojdeh. Her sister and …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moved-by-chance-stayed-by-choice

  • Before you leave

    … a basic checklist to cover off. Bring your documents with you Once in New Zealand you will find it useful to have … potential employers. Finding work Research where you'll live Think about where you’ll live – both long term and in … for when you first arrive. Some people stay with family or friends for those first few days. Others organise …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand/before-you-leave

  • Moving to New Zealand from the UK

    … that Kiwis are relaxed, friendly, and easy to get along with. Many UK expats find that New Zealand has a friendly … New Zealand weather is different depending on where you live. Here, it’s warmer in the north, cooler in the south. … families New Zealand is a great place to start and raise a family. Along with affordable, quality education, we give …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/uk

  • Bay of Plenty Community services

    … Councils For many local services, you can check or inquire with the local council nearest you. Local councils in the Bay … about postal services here Postshop/Kiwibank locator Family services Use this directory to locate and contact … and communities safer and more caring places in which to live. Neighbourhood Support Groups work together and with the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/bay-of-plenty/community-services

  • Auckland Libraries: a gateway to a new life

    … designer working in an architectural design company, with a family house and family to help care for her young daughter. … says Shivangi. Auckland Libraries' services If you live in Auckland, you are entitled to free membership of …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/auckland-libraries-a-gateway-to-a-new-life

  • Widening his horizons

    … moving to another country does not mean you are unhappy with your life in your home country – it just means there are … interviews, he got the job. At first, he thought he would live here for 1-2 years, improve his English and visit new … cross-country runs in a park. Being so far away from his family and friends is the most difficult part of living here. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/widening-his-horizons

  • Balanced lifestyle

    … When I finish, I finish and I can dedicate my time to my family." Rita Csako - Hungary Survey after survey proves New … for lifestyle, and 3rd best place overall for expats to live and work.  New Zealanders believe life is for living. We prioritise balancing a good day’s work with time spent with family and friends. We also think it is …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/balanced-lifestyle

  • Outward Bound

    … from Brittany, France, she made a conscious decision to live in a small city. “I was keen to have an experience with less people around, to share strong relationships … finds Skype is vital for keeping up connections with family and friends in France. “If  you are out of sight, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/outward-bound

  • Building a supportive community

    … was hesitant, and for many months she missed her home and family intensely. She spent a lot of time in tears. But … branch of English Language Partners. “I have morning tea with Leila every Tuesday and she goes to English language … our countries and our families and we are all learning to live with another language. It can be hard.” The …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-supportive-community

  • Families on the move: helping kids cope with migration

    … experience.  Meanwhile, other children, in the same family, are more affected by the thought of what they will … family, then you do not have to persuade the kids to agree with you. Your job is to help your kids work out how to live well with the move. This may be a completely different …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/families-on-the-move-helping-kids-cope-with-migration

  • Moving from South Africa

    … up children. That’s why, when it’s their time to start a family, so many expat Kiwis return. Securing a better future … and economic stability Politically, we’re very stable with a form of proportional representation in our Parliament … types of visa that are available. Work visas let you live and work here for a set period and may even lead to …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/south-africa

  • Building a good business: The Pacific Stonemason

    … built in stone. He’s based in Onehunga where he lives with his wife Sisilia and where the youngest of his seven … and is about to start university. “I never planned to live in New Zealand,” Lemeki says, “but when I came here for the first time to visit my wife’s family, I loved it. The air was clean, the food was good, the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-good-business-the-pacific-stonemason

  • Wellington Community services

    … about postal services here. Postshop/Kiwibank locator Family services Use this directory to locate and contact … people, find out about local activities, and get connected with your local community. Anyone can join and membership is … and communities safer and more caring places in which to live. Neighbourhood Support Groups work together with the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/wellington/community-services

  • Game Developer moves family from USA to Wellington

    … need to “shake things up”. He and his wife Jo were living with their two children in Utah, in the United States – in … realised it was time for a change. I wanted to broaden our family’s world view. I wanted our children to think of … one for out-of-town trips. Choosing the right place to live was vital. “It was important to live near a school for …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/game-developer-moves-family-from-usa-to-wellington

  • New heights of happiness

    … Singapore-born Fendi Jalalludin and his family dreamed of living in the shadow of mountains – they’ve … Fendi says you must be a millionaire to have a house with a patio, garden or a man cave. “But it is possible here … when we have kids, probably we would come back here to live.”  They did just that after Fendi’s military service …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-heights-of-happiness

  • Psychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand

    … a big plot and he still cuts the grass,” she says. The family had visited New Zealand a few times while deciding where to live, and on this occasion Ian was here by himself. “Ian sent me an email with lots of pictures – in the middle of night, of course, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand-0

  • The place they call home

    … I grew up in small apartments in Sao Paolo, so to live in here in a house is a massive difference. Another … has the Mt John Observatory, you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye. If you grow up in a city, you never ever … wine," he says.  It is difficult being far away from family and friends, adds Marcel, especially because it is not …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/the-place-they-call-home

  • Finding your Kiwi home

    … homes. That might mean opening up the back of their house with French doors to allow better access to the garden, or … may not have wifi. Choose your region Choosing a place to live will involve balancing the kind of lifestyle you want … The most common New Zealand house is a stand-alone single family home built with a timber frame and either timber or …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/finding-your-kiwi-home

  • Creating a second family

    … at home in another country is building up an adopted ‘family’ around you. Sarah-Jane Lye has acquired the nickname … Irish’ from two former flatmates, who are now married with a baby, because “I'm over at their place all the time”, … from work, until I figured out exactly where I wanted to live and what I wanted to buy.” When she arrived in mid-2014, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/creating-a-second-family

  • From Ireland to Auckland - a seamless transition

    … to my Irish skin, and I felt a lot of similarities with New Zealanders,” she says. “I was very lucky as well … Eden’s leafy surroundings. “It’s a really great place to live, lots of good cafés and nice bars,” she explains. “I was … FaceTime and WhatsApp help her stay in touch with family back home.  At first she used public transport and …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-ireland-to-auckland-a-seamless-transition

  • Auckland Information & Advice

    … all new migrants available throughout the country. Visit: Live and Work New Zealand Call the Immigration New Zealand … also be able to help you and answer any of your questions with the help of an interpreter. The government interpreting … are new to Auckland, Belong Aotearoa can help you and your family to find the right information, programmes and …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/auckland/information-advice

  • Moving from Ireland

    … especially in certain parts of New Zealand and for people with particular skills we need. Scenic beauty While Ireland … of course we get grey days too). It’s a great place to live As well as enjoying a smart career move, Conor Coady … sorting out money and banking matters and, if you have a family, finding the best schools for them. Getting your new …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/ireland

  • Government services for Australians in New Zealand

    … pensions - Work and Income Social security agreement with Australia - Work and Income Australian pensions in New … are usually eligible for KiwiSaver if they normally live in New Zealand. When you start a new job, if you're not … to families in the case of accidental death, even if the family live outside of New Zealand. You pay for your ACC …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/australianinnz

  • Tips for success

    … soon as you can. Having people you can share experiences with will make things easier - and of course, it means you’ll … may have on your day-to-day life depends on where you live and what work you do. Some jobs require an understanding … hours if you need to fit work around caring for your family. Returning to work after a gap | careers.govt.nz Early …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/tips-for-success

  • Northland Community services

    … this website. Postshop/Kiwibank locator | New Zealand Post Family services Use this directory to locate and contact … people, find out about local activities, and get connected with your local community. Anyone can join – and membership … | Northland Regional Council Parking in Whangarei If you live in Whangarei, or you’re coming to the city to shop or …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/northland/community-services

  • Psychiatrist Vikram moves to New Zealand

    … After considering several English-speaking countries, the family chose New Zealand. “Sharon and I have a sense of … Vikram came to New Zealand on a work visa and found a job with Nelson Marlborough Health through an agency, Accent … living at the top of the South Island. Vikram and Sharon live in the Marlborough town of Blenheim, which they chose …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-vikram-moves-to-new-zealand

  • Living life to the full

    … Every picture tells a story – and sometimes Joy Yallop’s family jokingly tell her to stop uploading photos to social … Park, where Joy went kayaking and white-water rafting with students. “I also help lead the badminton junior and … January 2017, in the middle of a New Zealand summer. They live in the lively suburb of Kingsland, full of restaurants, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/living-life-to-the-full

  • Psychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand

    … career to medicine,” she says. “I was lucky to work with exceptional people but it increasingly felt that … trip a decade ago and decided it was where they wanted to live if they started a family. By 2017, they were living in Manchester with their …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand

  • Working in New Zealand as a civil engineer

    … boys. Jeff’s wife, Amanda, found out she was pregnant with their first son soon after Jeff accepted a job in … from North Carolina was the right move for him and his family – the quality of life, and the range of work … had here is a massive reason why we haven’t gone back to live in the States,” he says.  …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/working-in-new-zealand-as-a-civil-engineer

  • A sweet Kiwi Life

    … ago, on the encouragement of a friend he played rugby with. So it’s fitting that now Joth works as a beekeeper in … 2011. His sister-in-law is from New Zealand, and his family had lived in Melbourne, Australia for four years when … place to be, and the sort of place I would like to live and work. It was my dream to do that,” he says. He was …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sweet-kiwi-life

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